Nigeria: NIMC Cancels Data Modification At NIN Registration Centres

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cancelled data modification activity at any of its National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment centres across the… Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Govt Takes Campaign Against Measles to Grassroots

The Enugu State government through the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and State Ministry of Health, in partnership with the National Primary Healthcare Development… Read more »

Nigeria: Mixed Reactions Trail Tinubu's Independence Broadcast

Reactions from civil societies and political parties have continued to trail President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Independence Day anniversary speech. President Bola Tinubu led the… Read more »

Nigeria: Matawalle - High Court Bars Zamfara Gov, Others From Smear Campaign

A Kano High Court has restrained the Zamfara state Governor, Dauda Lawal, and his cohorts from a smear campaign against the State Minister for Defense, Bello Matawalle. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Begins Emergency Repairs On Lagos-Sango-Otta-Abeokuta Expressway

The Federal Government has commenced emergency repairs on failed sections of the Lagos-Sango-Otta-Abeokuta Expressway. Read more »

Nigeria: Wizkid Reignites Feud With Davido, Calls His Music 'Trash'

Nigerian music sensation Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has thrown a swipe at fellow singer David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, sparking a fresh war of words on… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Chairman Ignores Gov Kefas' Order, Inaugurates Reconciliation Committee

The chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Taraba state chapter, Hon Abubakar Bawa, inaugurated a 16-man reconciliation committee on Saturday, September 28th, 2024, after… Read more »

Nigeria: Independence - Governor Alia Pardons Six Prisoners

As part of activities marking Nigeria's 64th Independence Day celebration, the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency Rev Fr Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has granted pardon to… Read more »

Nigeria: Govs Call for Unity At Independence

Governors have called for peace and unity in developing Nigeria as it marks its 64 anniversary. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Man for Suicide Attempt

Police operatives in Adamawa have arrested Abdullahi Muhammed, 30 years old, Read more »

Nigeria: Livestock Productivity - Federal Govt to Establish Two New Animal Gene Banks

The federal government has hinted at plans to establish two new animal gene banks by 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: State of National Library

The poor state of the national library was the subject of a public outcry by the chief executive officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Professor Veronica Chinwe Anunobi. For… Read more »

Nigeria: Health Minister to Chair Onebarrow Int'l 2024 Health Equity Conference

The minister of health and social welfare, Professor Ali Pate, minister of state for health, Dr Tunji Alausa, registrar of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, Pharmacist Ibrahim… Read more »

Nigeria: Uncertainty Over Naira-for-Crude Policy As Federal Govt Fails to Release Guideline

There is widespread uncertainty over the take-off of the Naira-for-Crude Policy, which was scheduled to begin yesterday, October 1, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: October 1 Protests Erupt in Abuja, Lagos Over Economic Hardship

Protests against the worsening economic conditions in Nigeria have erupted in Lagos and Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday morning. Read more »

Nigeria: National Protest - Protect the Right to Peaceful Assembly, NHRC Tells FG

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has appealed to the federal government to ensure that it provides and protects the right to peaceful assembly and association for the… Read more »

Tunisia: Presidential Candidate Slammed 12-Year Jail Term in Tunisia

Tunisian politician and candidate in the country's approaching October 6 presidential election, Ayachi Zammel has been sentenced to 12 years jail term, his lawyer announced on… Read more »

Nigeria: Emirates Flight Touches Down in Lagos After 2-Year Break

For the first time in two years, an Emirates flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Resurgence of Polio

Recently, the Nigeria Primary Health Care Development Agency ( NPHCDA) reported that the country is witnessing an intense transmission of the circulating variant poliovirus type… Read more »

Nigeria: At 64th Independence -Tinubu Admits Economic Struggles, Calls for Patience

As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged the country's current economic hardships while outlining his administration's efforts… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Fire Teargas At Protesters in Abuja

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force shot teargas at a group of protesters in the Utako Market area of Abuja, the nation's capital, as demonstrations against economic hardship… Read more »

Nigeria: 64th Independence - Glo Salutes Nigerians' Industry

Telecommunications company Globacom has saluted Nigerians' industry, commitment, passion and diligence in its 64th Independence Anniversary message to the nation. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Can Swear With Quran That I Never Stole Kaduna Money' - El-Rufai

Immediate-past Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasiru el-Rufai said that he can swear with the Holy Qur'an that he never stole money belonging to the Kaduna State while in office. Read more »

Nigeria: Arsonists Raze Home of Senator, Noun Centre Over Confusing TV Report in Imo

The country home of the immediate-past senator for Imo North, Frank Ibezim, and the Nzu Study Centre of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have been set ablaze… Read more »

Nigeria: Independence Day - Wike Preaches Unity, Hope Among FCT Residents

As Nigeria celebrates 64th Independence Day anniversary, Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has expressed hope that residents would embrace the values of… Read more »